Blurry, distorted vision is a common symptom of wet AMD (age-related macular degeneration). Your eyes may also have difficulty adjusting to changes in lighting.

Wet AMD is a chronic eye condition that occurs when new blood vessels leak fluids or blood underneath your retina. As a result, this leads to scarring of the macula in your eye, leading to serious eyesight complications if not treated.

Wet AMD is less common than dry AMD, but it’s more serious. Approximately 20% of people with AMD have the wet form, which is also responsible for acute blindness in 90% of all AMD cases, according to a 2018 study.

Due to the risk of vision loss, it’s important to see an eye doctor on a regular basis to treat wet AMD properly. In between visits, you can help monitor the progression of your wet AMD at home.

You can use the following quiz as a starting point to help you recognize and discuss any changes in symptoms with your doctor.

The following assessment should not replace appointments with your optometrist or ophthalmologist.